Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-11-23

Geo. COppens, Fort Atkinson.
The Knights of Pythias have rented
Cambria hall for their lodge room.
Fine silk suspenders tor holiday trade
at SCHIFFLER & QUENTMEYER's
"A reissue Of the pension to John
Neugebauer. of this city. was made al
Washington, November 81.
H. G. Mayer fell through the trap
door of the cellar in bis store last Satur-
day night, and was severely bruised about
his head and body.
Just received, carload of parlor
suits and easy chairs. Call and sec them
before purchasing elsewhere.
E. w. SCHULTZ.
Friday of this week Judge Colonias
will render his decision in the case brought
before him in relation to the trouble in
school district No. 7, in the town of Wa
tertown, over the purchase of seats and
the proposed removal of the school clerk.
Last Friday morning Leo Kordenat,
son OF our former ellow-citizen DIR. F. w.
Kordenat, of Mayville, committed suicide
at Ashland, by taking morphine. He
was found dead 10 his bed at the drug
store of J. O. Walker, where he was en-
ployec.
-Uuion Thanksgiving service will be
held in the VI. E church tomorrow fore
noon at half-past ten o'clock. The SER
mon will be preached by the Rev. Jas.
NJ. Campbell, of the Congregational
church. Subject: Thanksgiving for the
Blessing of Freedom"
The Milwaukee wheat market yes
terday was less firm, closing at 741sc for
No. 2 spring, 1890 December and Size
May. Flour was steady, but quiet. Bs-
ley closed at TIC, rye at 55c, corn at
45c and oats at 2915c. Hogs were higher,
at 4.6O(04.95.
Yesterday the Anchor Hook and
Ladder company received their new
truck which is handsome specimen of fire
apparatus, and in the hands of the Anchor
boys will no doubt, when required, do
good service. 1t was manufactured by
Preston & Co., Chicago.
AT Stevens Point Sunday forenoon
last the home of Reynolds Lee, father Ct
our townsman w. J. Lee, was destroyed
by fire during the absence of the family
The loss was total, not vestige of any
thing being saved and unfortunately
there was no insurance.
A tea party for the benefit of the NJ
E. church will be given at the residence
of Mrs. E. w Schultz, OH Western ave-
nue., First ward, Tuesday evening next,
November 20. A literary programme
will be rendered during the evening
Tickets Is cents. All are invited.
Monday morning Hon. L. B Caswell
met with what might have proved very
serious mishap, at his residence in Fort
Atkinson, by washing his face in carbolic
acid instead of bay rum. The accident
happened through the bottle of carbolic
acid being placed on bureau near the
bay rum bottle and Mr. Caswell mistak-
ing the one for the other Mr.. Caswell's
face, though badly burned, it is thought
will not be marked, sweet oil having been
at once applied very freely.
Next Wednesday evening, Nov. 80,
supper and formal opening of their
rooms will be given by the S. A. G. To
many of our readers the letters S. A. c.,
will doubtless represent something un-
known, so that, for the benefit of the IN
enlightened, we explain. The S. A. G.
is a club of young men who have but re-
Gently entered upon club life, and are
very ambitious to make success of their
undertaking. Their rooms are located
on the second floor of Mrs. M. A.
Wright's store, on Main street, and are
three 10 number, consisting Of reception
room. reading room and gymnasium.
The object in giving this supper is to
obtain funds sufficient to furnish their
rooms in proper manner. We trust both
their German and American friends will
encourage their efforts by being present
on the evening of Nov 80.
Fancy night shirts for the holiday
trade at SCHIFFLER & QUENTMEYER's.
PERSONAL.